January in Portsmouth is the snowiest and the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Portsmouth is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in January is about 2 degrees above zero. On average, Portsmouth has 12 cloudy, 6 sunny, 6 partly cloudy, 5 rainy, and 2 snowy days in January. The rains are usually heavy. January as well as February, March, and December is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Portsmouth.